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Prime Minister's Office
PM witnesses collective e-Gruhpravesh of beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana; lays foundation stone of Astole Water Supply Scheme at Jujwa village, Valsad
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today joined thousands of people in witnessing the collective e-Gruhpravesh of beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana  at a large public meeting in Jujwa village of Valsad district in Gujarat. More than one lakh houses were handed over to beneficiaries, across 26 districts of the State. Beneficiaries in several districts were connected through a video link to the main event, and the Prime Minister interacted with some of them.
At the same event, the Prime Minister distributed certificates and employment letters etc to select beneficiaries under various development schemes, including Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Gramodaya Yojana and National Rural Livelihood Mission. He distributed appointment letters and mini-ATMs to women bank correspondents.
The Prime Minister also laid the Foundation Stone for the Astole Water Supply Scheme.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister noted that the festival of Raksha Bandhan is approaching. He said he is satisfied that over a lakh women have got a house in their name, on this occasion, as a gift on Raksha Bandhan. He said a new house brings with it, new dreams; and a new collective enthusiasm in the family to work hard to achieve those dreams.
Observing that the houses that were visible today during the e-Gruhpravesh seemed to be of excellent quality, he said this became possible only because there are no middlemen involved. He reiterated the Union Government's vision to ensure "Housing for All" by 2022.
The Prime Minister said that the discourse had long been about politicians getting fancy homes built. He said now this discourse has changed to the poor getting their own homes.
Describing the Astole Water Supply Scheme, for which the Foundation Stone was laid today, as an engineering marvel in the making, the Prime Minister said that clean drinking water saves people from diseases.
The Prime Minister explained how the Government is seeking to transform the lives of the poor by providing them access to their own house, to electricity, to clean drinking water, and to clean cooking fuel.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Post Matric Scholarship for SC and EBC Students
The Government has revised the Post-Matric scholarship scheme for SC students in March 2020 in order to further strengthen the implementation of the scheme.
The main changes effected in the revised Post-Matric scholarship for SC students are as follows:
i. The funding pattern has been revised from the concept of committed liability of the States to a fixed sharing ratio of 60:40 between the Centre and States , thus reducing the financial burden on the States/UTs substantially.
ii. Payment of the Central share directly by DBT to the students accounts w.e.f. 2021-22 onwards.
iii. Focus on coverage of the poorest households.
iv. Fixed timelines for application, processing and disbursal.
v. Simplification of processes for quicker processing, greater transparency, controlling duplication and wrongful claims by institutions etc.
This Ministry has been implementing the Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes through States/UTs. Since 2021-22, the Government has clubbed this scheme with Post-Matric Scholarship for OBCs & others under an umbrella scheme namely PM Young Achievers’ Scholarship Award Scheme for vibrant India for OBC, EBC and DNT .
This information was given by the Minister for Ministry of state for Social Justice and Empowerment shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
CBSE conducts the 7th UGC NET examination today
The 7th UGC NET examination has been conducted by CBSE on 08th July 2018 across 91 cities in the country. The examination was conducted in 84 different subjects. A total number of 11,48,235 candidates were registered for this examination. The number is largest among the past examinations of UGC NET.
As per the UGC guidelines there were two major changes in this examination.
A. There were two objective type papers  while in earlier examinations of UGC NET there used to be three papers .
B. The Paper - 2 containing 50 questions & Paper - 3 containing 75 questions have been merged into Paper – 2 containing 100 questions. The duration of Paper – 1 was also reduced from 1¼ hours to 1 hour and for Paper – 2 the duration was 2 hours.
There were 2082 examination centres across the country. A total number of 2864 observers and 675 Board’s officials were deputed on these centres to oversee the smooth and fair conduct of examination. The examination has been conducted successfully & smoothly at all the examination centres.
As per the UGC policy, the 6% of the candidates appeared in both the papers who obtain minimum qualifying marks in aggregate of both papers will be declared NET qualified. The certificates to the qualified candidates will be issued by UGC.
Special Service and Features
Union Home Secretary reviews preparedness in view of impendinhg cyclone
Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla today reviewed preparedness of Central Ministries/Agencies and administration of Andaman & Nicobar Union Territory in view of the impending cyclone in Bay of Bengal.
The Union Home Secretary has directed Central Ministries and Agencies to keep regular watch and be in touch with Andaman & Nicobar administration to handle any situation.
The meeting has come close on the heels of India Meterological Department's alert that the low pressure area in South East Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into cyclonic storm by March 21 with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph.
While one team of National Disaster Response Force is already in Port Blair, additional teams are ready to be airlifted if required. Andaman & Nicobar administration is ready with sufficient stocks of emergency supplies. It has also taken measures to protect population and for restoration of infrastructure.
Fishing, tourism and shipping activities have been stopped and fishermen are advised to return from sea. Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard teams are on stand by. Also, Central Ministries are ready with any assistance if required.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Government of India under leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi approves continuation of umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces 
The approval moves forward the initiative of Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah to modernize and improve the functioning of Police Forces of States and Union Territories
Approval for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 provides a total Central financial outlay of Rs. 26,275 crore
The Government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved continuation of umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces . The approval for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26, moves forward the initiative of the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah to modernise and improve the functioning of Police Forces of States and Union Territories. This scheme comprises all relevant sub-schemes that contribute to modernization and improvement with a total Central financial outlay of Rs.26,275 crore.
Salient Features of the scheme are:
- Provision has been made under the Scheme for internal security, law and order, adoption of modern technology by Police, assisting States for narcotics control and strengthening the criminal justice system by developing a robust forensic set-up in the country.
- The Scheme for modernization of State police forces has a Central outlay of Rs.4,846 crore.
- To develop operationally independent high-quality forensic sciences facilities in States/Union Territories for aiding scientific and timely investigation through modernization of resources. A central Scheme for Modernisation of Forensic Capacities with outlay of Rs.2,080.50 crore has been approved.
- Central outlay of Rs.18,839 crore has been earmarked for security related expenditure for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir, insurgency affected North Eastern States and Left Wing Extremism  affected areas.
- With the implementation of ‘National Policy and Action Plan’ for combating LWE, the LWE violence incidents have come down drastically. To further pursue this accomplishment, six LWE related schemes with Central outlay of Rs.8,689 crore have been approved. These schemes include Special Central Assistance  to Most LWE Affected Districts & Districts of Concern to consolidate the gains.
- For raising of India Reserve Battalions/Specialised India Reserve Battalions, Central outlay of Rs.350 crore has been approved.
- Central sector scheme of ‘Assistance to States & Union Territories for Narcotics Control with outlay of Rs.50 crore has been continued.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 192.51 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 19.75 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,92,51,46,165
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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19,75,29,350
More than 192.51 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than19.75 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Election Commission
All thirteen Parliamentary Constituencies in Punjab to go to poll in 7th Phase of General Elections on Sunday, 19th May, 2019
In the State of Punjab, 13 Parliamentary Constituencies  namely Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Khadoor Sahib, Jalandhar , Hoshiarpur , Anandpur Sahib, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib , Faridkot , Firozpur, Bathinda, Sangrur and Patiala will go to poll in a single phase i.e. the 7th Phase of General Elections, 2019. The polling will take place on Sunday, 19th May, 2019 from 7 AM till 6 PM. Out of the 13 PCs, 9 are for General Category while 4 PCs – Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Fatehgarh Sahib and Faridkot are reserved for Scheduled Castes. A total of 278 Candidates are contesting for the 13 PCs out of which 24 are women. The lowest number of contesting candidates are from Hoshiarpur   while the maximum number of candidates are contesting from Amritsar . A total of 23,213 polling stations have been set up in the State.
The State of Punjab has a total of 2,08,92,674 electors out of which 1,10,59,828 are male electors; 98,32,286 are female electors and 560 electors are from the third gender. The following table and Graph shows the Gender wise breakup of voters in all the PCs .
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Name of PC
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Male
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Female
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Third Gender
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Total Voters
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Gurdaspur
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849761
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745479
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44
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1595284
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Amritsar
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801639
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766178
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58
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1507875
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Khadoor Sahib
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867895
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770874
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73
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1638842
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Jalandhar
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843598
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773400
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20
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1617018
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Hoshiarpur
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832025
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765445
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30
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1597500
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Anandpur Sahib
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889506
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809328
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42
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1698876
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Ludhiana
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903624
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779630
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71
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1683325
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Fatehgarh Sahib
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799731
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703099
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31
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1502861
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Faridkot
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818244
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723690
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37
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1541971
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Firozpur
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862955
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755429
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35
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1618419
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Bathinda
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861387
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760264
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20
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1621671
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Sangrur
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814856
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714551
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25
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1529432
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Patiala
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914607
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824919
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74
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1739600
Gender Wise Break-up of Voters
President's Secretariat
President of India pays homage to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, paid homage to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, on the occasion of his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . The President and officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan paid floral tributes in front of a portrait of Dr Kalam.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviews the current status of COVID 19 in J&K
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today reviewed the status of COVID 19 outbreak in J & K in view of large number of persons returning back to the UT and spike in cases. The Review was held through Video Conference with the Mission Director, National Health Mission, Director Health Services of Jammu and Kashmir Division and all CMOs of the districts.
The Health officials briefed the Minister about the ground level reports and said that the spike was a passing phases as it was linked to the large number of persons returning to the UT who were mandatorily being tested for COVID 19. They informed that the detection of COVID 19 cases was a positive sign as the persons tested positive were kept in quarantine and the spread was arrested. They also informed that the testing capacity has been enhanced and now over 10,000 tests per million are being conducted. The Health authorities were using an ICMR App by which the Return Time of the testing process has been reduced to three days. Dr. Singh was informed that contact tracing for all positive tested persons was being done on a large scale to trace the COVID 19 patients who may have come in contact with COVID 19 positive persons.
Dr. Jitendra Singh appreciated the efforts of the UT and advised the health professionals that there was no need to panic due to the spike in cases and that people need to be reassured that the UT was doing a good job and all positive cases is not only being traced but treated effectively in quarantine facilities. He said that people must be told that Red Zones were for the benefit of the people as it was for their safety and containment of the virus. Dr. Singh said that the spike in cases was expected in view of the increased movement of people. He said that the people must be advised to follow all the precautions and carry on with their lives and inculcate the same in lifestyle to successfully fight the Corona virus.
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Ministry of Railways
RELEASE OF BOOK ON SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Kolkata, 28th June, 2019
A book on South Eastern Railway titled, “BENGAL NAGPUR RAILWAY - A LEGACY ” written by Sri G K Mohanty, former Chief Operations Manager, South Eastern Railway was released at Nazrul Mancha, Kolkata today  followed by a cultural programme organised by BNR Recreation Club.
The Book depicts the glorious history of S E Railway and its different achievements since its inception in the year 1887 as Bengal Nagpur Railway. Through birth and rebirth, through trifurcation and modification, both Bengal Nagpur Railway and its heir South Eastern Railway have driven growth in one of the subcontinent’s most bountiful regions. The book documents their impacts. The book, “BNR-A Legacy” is viewed not as a mere history and heritage but as expression of many sided activities of bygone era of Bengal Nagpur Railway and existing South Eastern Railway. In the age of fast moving technology, SER is updating itself and spreading its wings, the details of which are recorded in this book. The biggest part of this book is the intimate detail of workings of Bengal Nagpur Railway and South Eastern Railway which are not only informative but a document for posterity.
Shri Mohanty has earlier also written another book on South Eastern Railway titled, “ Freight Legacy of BNR “ which serves as an authentic documentation of SER’s growth as a major freight carrying railway and its transformation into a “Blue Chip Railway”.
Smt. Rashmi Rekha Mishra, President, South Eastern and Eastern Railway Women’s Welfare Organisations , Sri Anupam Sharma, Addl. General Manager, South Eastern Railway and Sri J.K. Saha, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, SER & President BNR Recreation Club were present during the book release ceremony.
Sri Sanjoy Mookherjee, former Financial Commissioner, Railway Board and Sri Radhey Shyam, former General Manager, South Eastern Railway were also present on the occasion.
Photo Caption : Release of book on South Eastern Railway titled “BENGAL NAGPUR RAILWAY - A LEGACY ” written by Sri G K Mohanty, former Chief Operations Manager, South Eastern Railway at Nazrul Mancha, Kolkata today .
Smt. Rashmi Rekha Mishra, President, South Eastern and Eastern Railway Women’s Welfare Organisations , Sri Anupam Sharma, Addl. General Manager, South Eastern Railway and Sri J.K. Saha, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer & President BNR Recreation Club were present during the book release ceremony. Sri Sanjoy Mookherjee, former Financial Commissioner, Railway Board and Sri Radhey Shyam, former General Manager, South Eastern Railway were also present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Railways
Freight figures continue to maintain the high momentum in terms of earnings and loading during October 2021 for Indian Railways
In October 2021, Indian Railways loading was 117.34 million tonnes which is 7.63% higher compare to last year’s loading  for the same period
During this period, Indian Railways earned Rs. 12311.46 crores from freight loading which 18.19% higher compare to last year’s earnings 
Freight figures continue to maintain the high momentum in terms of earnings and loading during October, 2021 for Indian Railways.
On mission mode, Indian Railways' Freight loading for October 2021 crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period.Indian Railways loading was 117.34million tonnes which is 7.63% higher compare to last year’s loading for the same period .In this period, Indian Railways earned Rs. 12311.46 crores from freight loading which is also 18.19% higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period .
During October, 2021, Indian Railways loading was 117.34 million tonnes which includes 54.65 million tonnes of coal, 12.80 million tonnes of iron ore, 6.30 million tonnes of foodgrains, 4.18 million tonnes of fertilizers, 3.97 million tonnes of mineral oil and 7.37 million tonnes of cement .
It is worth mentioning that a number of concessions/ discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make Railways Freight movement very attractive.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of IndiacreditingJan Dhan accounts of Women beneficiaries for the month of May under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package.
Chandigarh, May 02, 2020
Government of India is crediting Jan Dhan accounts of Women beneficiaries with Rs 500 for the month of May under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, says the Ministry of Finance in a tweet. A system has been devised by the banks to avoid mass gathering at public places in the light of COVID-19 and for the convenience of the beneficiaries. Under this system, on the basis of last digit of the bank account, dates have been earmarked for the withdrawal of the money by the beneficiaries. Dates for the distribution are as follows:
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Last number of bank account
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Date for distribution
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0 and 1
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4 May 2020
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2 and 3
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5 May 2020
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4 and 5
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6 May 2020
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6 and 7
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8 May 2020
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8 and 9
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11 May 2020
The money can also be withdrawn by the beneficiaries after 11 May 2020,clarifies the tweet. The Government has also assured that the money is completely safe in the bank accounts and requested the beneficiaries to comply with the schedule. The money can also be withdrawn from the ATMs, through bank Mitras,CSPs etc.
https://twitter.com/DebasishPanda87/status/1256470744747307010?s=09 
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package was announced in March to ensure the poor cope up with the effects of lockdown. In addition to women beneficiaries of Jan Dhan accounts, the package has provision for free food grains and cash payment to poor senior citizens and farmers. Laxmi Nand, a farmer based in Shimla, said that Rs 2000 which he received under PM-KISAN has been very useful to him. Ratan Chand, another farmer from the same state, has also received money and thanked the government for the help with a sense of satisfaction.As gas cylinders are also being given free of cost to poor families under the package, Ritu Devi from Jind District of Haryana expressed her gratitude to the Government for the help.
https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1256465876582367233 
https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1256480788784136195?s=09 
https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1256522632125730816 
The Government of India had also issued revised consolidated guidelines to allow selected activities across the country, except in containment zones in hotspot districts. Under this retails of pesticides, fertilizers and seeds have been allowed to be reopened. An owner of such a shop in Haryana while thanking the Government saidwelfare of farmers has been kept in mind during these difficult times and there are no issues in supply of these items.
https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1256183433501356035?s=09
With lockdown extended for 2 more weeks starting from May 4, 2020, PM Garib Kalyan Package and relaxations provided time to time will help different sections of the society to cope up with the lockdown and contribute in India’s fight against COVID-19.
Ministry of Defence
SEA PHASE OF ASEAN-INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE – 2023
The inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise  successfully culminated in the South China Sea on 08 May 2023. Approximately 1400 personnel manning nine ships participated in the Sea Phase of the multilateral naval exercise. India’s indigenously designed and built ships- destroyer INS Delhi & stealth frigate INS Satpura, maritime patrol aircraft P8I and integral helicopters exercised with ASEAN naval ships from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
The two-day sea-phase witnessed a wide spectrum of evolutions at sea including tactical manoeuvres, cross deck landings by helicopters, seamanship evolutions and other maritime operations. Apart from honing skills in the maritime domain the exercise enhanced interoperability and demonstrated the ability of Indian & ASEAN navies to operate as an integrated force to promote peace, stability and security in the region.